If you had faith as big as a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Pull yourself up by the roots and plant yourself in the sea!’ and it would obey you. Luke 17:5-6 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 17:5-6. What is Jesus saying about faith? What does...
As hard as I try not to worry, it’s getting harder as prices rise and the rest of the world organizes in opposition to the trade war initiated by our current president. The lies attempting to cover up the incompetence and chaos are maddening. Worse of all, the cruelty...
In our worship series, Lifeboat, we learn about a group of people desperately clinging to life after the yacht they were on sank. Three days after the accident, after drifting a considerable distance from where the boat went down, they pull a stranger into the...
I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you received me into your homes, naked, and you clothed me. I was sick and you took care of me, in prison, and you visited me. Matthew 25:31-46 Questions for Life Groups Read Matthew...
The world is mourning and saying goodbye to Jorge Mario Bergoglio, better known as Pope Francis. Known as the “people’s Pope,” he was chosen in 2013 to lead the Catholic Church. His leadership was different from what most anticipated. Not long after taking office, the...
She turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. John 20:1-25 Questions for Life Groups Read John 20:1-25. Where are you in this story? Do you connect with Mary or one of the two disciples? Are you a bystander? What emotions come...
As we come to the final episode of our series, Who dunnit?, it’s time to wrap up. Ending a story is a challenge all storytellers face. How should we end our mystery? Our investigation into the case of who killed Jesus concluded last week with naming the governor,...
Beginning the first Sunday after Easter, we’re embarking on a new series titled Lifeboat. This series is inspired by Mitch Albom’s novel The Stanger in the Lifeboat. Mitch Albom is the founder of SAY Detroit, a nonprofit that provides pathways to success for...
Pilate handed Jesus over to them to be crucified. John 19:16-22 Questions for Life Groups Read John 19:16-22. What comes to mind as you read this text? Who is guilty in this story? Read the article in this week’s Circuit Rider titled The Governor. What are some...
The U.S. wields substantial economic and military power, and U.S. presidents are authorized to use this power to defend our nation and its constitution. Since taking office on January 20, the current president has signed over 100 Executive Orders, several of which...